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Isaiah 30

Isaiah 30:4

The Worthless Treaty with Egypt · Isaiah 30:1–17
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Translations

Modern
For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,
Traditional
For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.
Literal
For his princes are in Zoan, and his messengers have reached Hanes;
Latin
Erant enim in Tani principes tui, et nuntii tui usque ad Hanes pervenerunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,

Notes

Isaiah 30:4

Zoan: See Isaiah 19:11. The location of Hanes is uncertain.

Isaiah 30:1–5

This prophecy warned Judah not to rely on Egypt. It is the fourth of six woes (see study note on Isaiah 28:1–33:24).

Isaiah 30:1–33

After warning Judah of judgment due to their stubbornness and reliance on Egypt (Isaiah 30:1–17), God promised to show compassion to his people and defeat their enemies.

Events

Places

Hanes: An Egyptian city mentioned in a prophecy against Judah Zoan: An ancient Egyptian city, probably Tanis

Glossary

Alliance Ambassador Hanes Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Ambassadors: Other References To Covenants: The Jews: Condemned for Making, with Idolatrous Nations Hanes: A Place in Egypt Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Zoan: Princes of